A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami up to 4 meters (13 feet) high and damaging buildings, including a kindergarten. The quake, one of the strongest in decades, prompted evacuation warnings in Kamchatka and along much of Japan’s east coast. Tsunami alerts were also issued for parts of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Micronesia. Several people in Russia … Continue reading Powerful quake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations

China has launched its first nationwide child subsidy to boost declining birth rates, offering parents 3,600 yuan ($500) annually for each child under age three. The policy, retroactive to January 2024, aims to support around 20 million families amid a growing demographic crisis. Additional local incentives include larger payouts for third children and monthly allowances. Despite ending the one-child policy nearly a decade ago, China’s … Continue reading China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births

A brutal attack by Islamist rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left at least 49 Christians dead, drawing strong condemnation from the Pope, the U.S. State Department, the United Nations, and Christian advocacy groups. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-linked terrorist group, attacked a church in Komanda during a night vigil, using machetes and burning homes. Among the victims were nine … Continue reading Pope Leo condemns brutal machete attack that killed 49 Christians during prayer in DR Congo

At least four people were killed and hundreds arrested during protests in Angola’s capital, Luanda, following a 30% diesel price hike. The increase triggered sharp fare rises by minibus taxis, leading to widespread unrest, looting, and road blockades. Police reported 400 arrests overnight and significant property damage, including vandalized shops and damaged vehicles. The protests began after fuel subsidies were cut on July 1, part … Continue reading Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike

Heavy rains and flooding in Beijing have killed at least 30 people, mostly in the hard-hit Miyun district, bringing the regional death toll to at least 34. Over 80,000 residents were evacuated, and more rain is expected. The flooding has damaged roads, knocked out power in over 130 villages, and triggered landslides in neighboring Hebei province, where four people died and eight are missing. Authorities … Continue reading Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an unconditional ceasefire Monday after five days of deadly border clashes that killed at least 35 people and displaced over 260,000. The deal was reached during a U.S.-backed meeting in Malaysia, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and attended by both nations’ leaders. Fighting began after a land mine wounded Thai soldiers, with both sides blaming each other. The ceasefire, … Continue reading Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire

The UK has announced it will recognize Palestine as a state unless Israel takes meaningful steps to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for an immediate ceasefire, increased UN aid access, and the release of hostages, with 28 of the remaining 50 believed dead. Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s offensive began in October 2023, and famine is … Continue reading Britain to recognize Palestine as a state unless Israel agrees to an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new law allowing citizens over 60 to voluntarily enlist in the military during martial law, provided they are deemed medically fit and receive approval from military commanders. The move aims to address severe manpower shortages reported in late 2024, particularly in technical and support roles. Contracts for these recruits will end once martial law is lifted, the Express has … Continue reading Zelensky allows Ukrainians over 60 to join military as war stretches on

President Trump confirmed that a Secret Service agent attempted to sneak his wife, a U.S. Air Force member, onto a support flight accompanying Air Force One to Scotland, despite being warned not to. The agent’s wife was removed before departure, and the agency has launched a personnel investigation. This incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Secret Service after two assassination attempts against Trump in … Continue reading Secret Service agent tried to sneak wife onto transport plane to Scotland